RELEV DANCE CENTRE

COMPETITION TEAM
2017-2018
A Guide for Students and Parents

Table of Contents
RDC COMPETITION HANDBOOK/CONTRACT 2017/2018 ................................................................................. 3
FOR OUR DANCERS ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Respect......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Classroom Etiquette ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Attendance ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Injuries: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Illness: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Competition Week: ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Competition ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Items of Importance: ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
FOR OUR PARENTS: ................................................................................................................................................. 5
About Competitions: .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Select Rehearsal Fees: ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Costumes: .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Tuition and Expense Policy: ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Fundraising: ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Dos and Donts: .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
CLASS PLACEMENT OR CHOREOGRAPHY: ....................................................................................................... 9
RDC IMAGE: .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
DRESS CODE (TEAM CLASSES) The dress code will be strictly inforced ............................................................. 9
Acro, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap & Jumps & Turns: ................................................................................................................................................ 9
All Ballet Performance classes: ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Ballet Tech ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Hip Hop: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Shoes .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Uniform Dress Down Week: ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Parade: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Competition ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
POINT SYSTEM: ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
(Table 1) .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
COMPETITION FEES: ............................................................................................................................................. 11
(Table 2) .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
WORKSHOP FEES: .................................................................................................................................................. 11
(Table 3) .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
PROBATION: ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
ADVANCING TO A HIGHER LEVEL CLASS: ..................................................................................................... 12
o Advancement: ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
o Intern Dancer................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
TRIAL DANCERS .................................................................................................................................................... 12
GOOGLE CALENDAR:............................................................................................................................................ 12
(APPENDIX A) SAMPLE POINTS WORKSHEET ............................................................................................. 13
APPENDIX B 2017/2018 SCHEDULE- SUBJECT TO CHANGE ...................................................................... 14
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 RDC COMPETITION HANDBOOK/CONTRACT 2017/2018
FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES our school has been a leader in dance education. We believe that our success
comes as a result of providing solid training and quality service, along with an underlying belief in the strength of
our organization. We have created this handbook/contract to offer our dancers and their parents a clear
understanding of their commitments and responsibility to the Competition Team and the school.

The following handbook/contract has been set up to make clear, to the Team Member and parents, the goals and
expectations of the Director and Teachers.
Please read this handbook/contract CAREFULLY. RDC has adapted a zero tolerance policy regarding certain
sections of the Student Code of Conduct Contract. Violations of these sections, which are clearly marked by the
text Zero Tolerance, while at RDC or participating in RDC events are grounds for immediate dismissal from the
team with no refunds. All other violations of the Code will be reviewed by the RDC team Director and Teachers,
and my result in the Student being placed on probation.
Dates and/or expenses listed in this contract are subject to change. Updates will be posted on our website or
emailed.

FOR OUR DANCERS

Congratulations! You have been accepted into Relev Dance Centres Competition Team. The first step to
becoming a successful dancer is making a solid commitment to your classes, rehearsals, performances, and the
team. If interested in cheerleading, soccer, lacrosse, any extracurricular activity that could INTERFERE with the
team, please rethink about joining and making the commitment.

Respect
Competition team members are to be considered role models of the studio, and will, therefore, be held to a
higher standard of behavior, participation, and dedication. We expect all team members to be supportive of
each other, to exercise extremely good sportsmanship in class and at all events and to be respectful of the rules,
other dancers, judges, etc.
Respect for the teachers and choreographers you work with are essential. Listen to each correction given,
whether its directed to you or another dancer. A correction is an honor; it shows you how much a teacher cares
about your progress as a dancer. Always say thank you when a teacher or choreographer offers you constructive
criticism. Nothing can stop those students who apply themselves in every class and appreciate their teachers
knowledge and experience. Always close the class with applause for yourself, your team and your instructor. This
is dance class etiquette.
1. Students must treat all faculty, administrators, staff, themselves, and fellow students with respect and
honesty at all times. Zero Tolerance
2. Students must not harass others verbally or physically including rolling of the eyes making comments under
their breath, post negative comments on Twitter, facebook, instagram any source of social media and also
includes phony social media accounts. Zero Tolerance
o Students will NEVER criticize another student or studio. Zero Tolerance
o Students will HAVE PROPER MANNERS WHEN AT COMPETITION AND ANY TIME REPRESENTING RELEV
DANCE CENTRE. (THIS INCLUDES AWARD CEREMONIES, thanking the person for the award no matter
the score).
o Students will NEVER argue with a teacher or judge or question their decision

Classroom Etiquette
Students must take pride in their studio and dressing rooms at competitions and recitals. The worst way to show
respect is by leaving piles of trash for someone else to pick up.
Strong technique is a key ingredient and class is where you develop that technique. Come to each class
prepared to learn and without personal distractions. Class time is your chance to focus on yourself, so try to leave
your concerns or worries at the studio door. True progress is made when you look at each class, rehearsal, or
performance as an opportunity to become better at what you love to do. Dance full out, stretch a little further,
become more aware of your technique, and make the most of every class.
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All competition classes are dedicated to technique and choreography or cleaning the choreography. A
dancer who misses a class holds back the progress of the entire group. Repeating the choreography from a
previous session for those who were absent takes up valuable class time, which could result in a performance that
is not up to par. When we clean choreography, we may also change it. Dancers who miss a cleaning session may
not be properly prepared for the upcoming performance and could end up letting themselves, their team, or the
dance studio down. If you are absent, there is a chance that you will be choreographed out of that section.
1. Students are to work hard, learn, perform, and enjoy.
2. Students cannot have visitors, including family and friends in class or rehearsals.
3. Students are not to bring cell phones into the classroom. Zero Tolerance

Attendance
Ballet & Ballet Tech absences will be posted in the lobby and updated monthly.
1. Lateness: Students must attend and be on time (10 minutes late students will NOT be allowed in class and
will count as an absence) for all scheduled classes.
2. Team absences: Students can only miss six (6) team classes during the fall/winter/spring season.
a. Dancers are allowed 6 absences from competition classes. Once the 7th absence occurs, the
following rules apply:
o 7th absent occurs before 1st competition, dancer will not be able to perform in 1 st 2nd or 3rd
competition for the applicable class.
o 7th absence occurs before 2nd competition, dancer will not be able to perform in 2 nd or 3rd
competition for the applicable class.
o 7th absence occurs before the 3rd competition, dancer will not be able to perform in the 3 rd
competition. If 7th absence occurs after 3rd competition, dancer will not be able to perform
in the recital for the applicable class.
3. Team class summer absences: Students agree to participate in summer classes (6 weeks) NO more than
one (1) absence from each summer class. However, absences from competition class may be made-up.
CLASSES MUST BE MADE UP BY THE END OF THE SUMMER SESSION. If not made up by the end of summer, you
will be placed on probation for this class and will not be allowed to compete for the year.
4. Ballet, Jumps & Turns absences: Dancers are allowed 5 absences from ballet & tech classes. However,
absences from tech class may be made-up in a lower tech class. YOU HAVE TWO WEEKS TO MAKE UP THE
CLASS. CLASSES CAN NOT BE MADE UP DURING PARTY WEEKS OR THE MONTH OF JUNE. We will not be
calling to remind you that classes must be made up. It is the students sole responsibility and will accept the
consequences. Zero Tolerance
Those with over the maximum absences without make up will start with a deficit.
5. Production Rehearsal: Production rehearsals run for approximately 5 months). Dancers are allowed 4
absences from production and selects. Once the 5th absence occurs, dancer will not be able to perform
the production number for competition. If dancer continues to come to rehearsals, they may perform with
the class in the recital. Once the 5th absence occurs, the same rules apply as competition classes above.
6. Parade Rehearsal: Students cannot miss parade rehearsals (there are only 2 rehearsals-please check
calendar)
7. Students will be at all mandatory rehearsals (If in violation, removal from a dance routine(s))
8. Students agree that if injured, they are still required to attend all classes (with a notebook) and
competitions.
9. Students will come prepared to all classes and rehearsals (class uniform, proper shoes, hair in ponytail or
bun). For dress rehearsal (costume, tights, makeup and hair). NO EXCUSES (i.e., uniform is in the wash.

Injuries:
1. Must have a doctors note to be excluded from class for extended period of time
2. Must have a doctors note to return
3. If the dancer is injured, YOU MUST STILL COME TO CLASS and sit and watch. Bring notebook to take dance
notes.
4. Dancer will not be allowed to do homework or talk on a cell phone during this time.
5. The choreographer has the right to omit dancer from current section(s) of the dance.

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Illness:
1. If the dancer is ill, YOU MUST STILL COME TO CLASS and sit and watch (this excludes stomach virus or
high fever). Bring a notebook to take dance notes.
2. Dancer will not be allowed to do homework or talk on a cell phone during this time.
3. The choreographer has the right to omit dancer from current section(s) of the dance.
4. Sitting out/watching team classes 2 times consecutively must have a doctors note. Doctors notes
need to be given to Miss June when injuries/severe illnesses occur. Private lessons may also need to be
coordinated with the choreographer.

Competition Week:
o Week of competition: All dance team members are required to participate in all dance classes the
week prior to the 1st competition.
Unacceptable excuses for missing class, rehearsals, and performances are sports activities, birthday parties,
school dances, or just forgetting (PARENT/GUARDIAN INCLUDED).

Competition
Performances and competitions are your opportunity to show the world the results of your dedication and hard
work. To make the most of this opportunity:
1. Students must arrive to the competition venue two (2) hours ahead of their call time and remain till after
their awards session.
2. Be sure you are properly warmed up.
3. Present yourself in a professional manner, with costumes pressed, shoes cleaned, and all accessories
accounted for.
4. Go out there and show the audience how much you love to dance!
5. Students are required to maintain 100 points (60 for new company and acro only team, 80 for 2nd year
minis) to remain on the team for the following year (refer to handbook/contract for points descriptions).
6. STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY: This is open to graduating seniors only and must be approved by Miss June and
the teachers.

Items of Importance:
1. Team members are not allowed to take classes from any other studio that does competition.
2. Any outside workshops must be approved by Miss June.
3. Team members are not allowed to audition for another studio that does competition.
4. Cell phones. If brought to class, must be turned off.
5. Not having proper shoes or required dress code.
6. Arriving to class more than 10 minutes late.
True progress is made when you look at each class, rehearsal, or performance as an opportunity to
become better at what you love to do.

FOR OUR PARENTS:

We believe childrens success depends on the support of their parents or guardians. Because your commitment to
the process makes an enormous difference, we encourage you to be a part of your childs dance education.
Our program relies on a positive atmosphere for our faculty, competition participants, and their parents; it
promotes a positive learning experience for all involved. Showing respect for the other parents, along with the
students and faculty, makes an important impression on the children. You are a role model for your child in how to
interact with others in a professional setting. Cooperation between all parents is expected.

Parents and teachers may look at a childs learning from different perspectives. However, they share a common
goal: to assure that every child receives the best possible training, both physically and mentally. Mutual respect
between our faculty and our dancers parents provides the children with the ultimate care and education.

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The spirit of teamwork and the lesson of dedication are a big part of our schools educational process. Your
childs presence in classes, rehearsals, and performances is imperative.

As a parent, the financial support of your student is important, but of equal, perhaps even greater value is your
emotional support. Encourage your child to be the best that he or she can be without regard to what others may
achieve. Dance is an individual art form; each child needs to achieve at a pace thats comfortable for him or her.
Its important to encourage the children to focus on themselves, give their all, and be satisfied with their own
accomplishments. No two students will progress at the same rate, even if they experience the exact same
training.

Dance education encompasses far more than technique or the steps your children will learn. We believe the
discipline of dance training gives young people a better understanding of commitment by offering them the
chance to learn, experience the spirit of teamwork, and understand what hard work can accomplish. Our goal is
to educate the minds, bodies, and souls of our students, to teach them the skills needed for a successful life,
whether or not they stay involved in dance.
1. Parents pledge that they will participate in the childs dance activities in accordance with the following:
a. Promote teamwork and sportsmanship for ALL students and spectators in a positive manner.
b. Will not question the judgment of any faculty member or choreographer
c. Will support the childs class, teachers, and choreographers and resolve to allow the teachers to
manage their dancers and choreography as they feel best benefits the entire class
2. Parents will be a role model for their child as well as the other dancers. Conduct at the studio,
performances and other studio events must be above reproach, and represent the highest standards of
morality, teamwork and sportsmanship. Therefore Parents will
a. Exhibit exemplary behavior at the studio and at performances
b. Will at all times control emotions and will be considerate of all dancers and parents collective
emotions
3. Will not make disparaging remarks of any type with regard to teachers, choreographers, choreography
placement, costumes, other parents, other schools other students or publicly criticize them in the studio or
at any event
4. Parents recognize the importance of performing arts in the lives of young people
5. Parents will encourage their child to do the best of their ability at all times.
6. Parents will not make a judgment on their childs or any other childs performance and always support
them and the team.
7. Parents will never make a negative comment concerning other parents or their children.
8. Parents will always applaud for ALL dancers
9. Parents will teach our children proper manners at all times especially when representing Releve Dance
Centre.
10. Photography and videography is strictly prohibited inside the auditorium at all conventions and
competitions. Occasionally, it is allowed during award ceremonies, and is almost always allowed outside of
the auditorium. If a parent or extended family member is caught taking photos or videos while our routines
are on stage, regardless of whether the child is one of our students or not, the entire studio could be
disqualified from the competition, and all titles, trophies, awards and entry fees would be forfeited to the
competition.
11. Parents will be PROMPT when dropping off or picking up your child from a rehearsal, parade, competition,
or performance. The teachers cannot be responsible for your child after an event.
12. Parents will help their child with their commitments listed above (UNFORTUNATELY THE DANCER WILL BE
PENALIZED) and accept responsibility in failure to do so.
13. Parents will be RESPONSIBLE for ALL fees incurred for their child in dance and make payments in a timely
fashion.
14. Parents to discuss PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS IN PRIVATE WITH THE TEACHER OR DIRECTOR, NOT ANOTHER
PARENT.
15. One parent is required to work recital and corresponding dress rehearsal.

About Competitions:
1. Must be at venue 2 hours before their first dance and may leave after their awards ceremony.

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 2. Cash Scholarships: Dancers will receive a school credit for 1/3 the amount of any cash scholarship
awarded divided among the participants in that particular number. It will be applied to lessons, costumes,
entry fees, or other expenses related to dance training. The other 2/3 will be divided between the studio
and the choreographer.
3. Dancers are required to attend all awards ceremonies you are eligible for unless otherwise specified by
studio director or teacher.
4. Call time (competition call time will be distributed 1 week prior to the competition)

Select Rehearsal Fees:

Teacher rehearsal fees include:
1. Picking musics
2. Picking costumes
3. Choreography Charge
4. 6 Private lessons with choreographer to teach choreography
a. 2 sessions for solos and duet/trios with choreographer for critiques and to clean routine
b. 4 sessions for groups with choreographer for critiques and to clean routine
5. Music purchased and edited to fit time constraints
6. Music supplied to dancer
7. Use of studio practice space during studio hours as available
In addition to select rehearsals, we ask our dancers to always practice their routines at home. This will help to
avoid extra rehearsal fees. Should extra rehearsal time be required, after a routine is taught and cleaned,
additional private class fees will be applied. It is also a teachers discretion to remove a routine they deem not
ready for a competition.
It is expected that all dancers will be on their best behavior during rehearsals and work as team players at all
times.
We believe the lessons learned through performances are just as valuable as the competition experience.

Costumes:
1. Dancers are responsible for all costumes including headpieces, accessories, and small props (fans, canes,
etc). Teachers will transport larger props. Costume racks will not be provided. If you lose, forget break etc.
any part of your costume/prop, and it is deemed irreplaceable by the time of performance, you will not be
able to perform.
2. Makeup, hair, tights shoes and accessories must be exactly to the specifications given by your teacher. DO
NOT TAKE IT UPON YOURSELF TO CHANGE YOUR COSTUME AND/OR ACCESSORIES AT A PERFORMANCE
BECAUSE SOMEONE LOST THEIRS.
3. Think of a costume as a uniform. The purpose is to make everyone look the same. Therefore, poorly done
hair, incorrect earrings or eyelashes, ripped tights, dirty or damaged shoes, un-hemmed costumes,
extraneous body liners and undergarments, etc., etc., are not acceptable.
4. Costume payments are the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian. A costume is required for each
competition number including solos, duos, trios, select & production numbers. The average cost of a
costume is $80 to $200. Costumes must be paid in full (see schedule).
a. If Competition dancer is dismissed or leaves the program, an understudy will replace him or her. The
student leaving the team is expected to turn in all costumes to the school office; they will be
returned to the student after the last performance of the season.
TIPS: COSTUME COMMON SENSE
Always have a second pair of tights available. Please plan ahead - do not
wait until the day before the competition to purchase additional tights. We may not have them in stock.
Place costumes in a garment bag for travel.
Hang and press costumes before each performance.
Place your name in all costume pieces and shoes.

Tuition and Expense Policy:

Part of the commitment to the Competition Team is being up-to-date with all accounts related to competition.

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 1. The first and last months tuition are due at time of registration. Thereafter, tuition is due by the 1 st class of
each month. We have gone to an automated system which will charge late fees for overdue accounts.
2. Team fee: $90.00/person and is used to cover costs such as February in-studio workshop, summer tees,
team jewelry, routine props, transportation for props, costume accessories, etc.
3. Selects: a rehearsal fee is charged separately for selects such as solos, duets, trios, select groups etc.
4. Accounts must be kept current.

9/11 Tremaine Workshop Fee due

9/30 Production Fee due
10/10 1st Competition Entry fees due (see table #1 below)
10/10 2nd Competition Entry fees due (see table #1 below)
11/10 Competition Costumes paid in full (see note below)
12/10 3rd Competition Entry fees due (see table #1 below)
2/1 Team fees paid in full (see note below)
3/11 Rehearsal fees paid in full (see note below)

Fundraising:
1. COMMITTEE: A group of people to schedule & organize events and fundraisers
a. Volunteers to run a fundraiser
2. RDC Team Fundraisers: There are 5 individual companies: Elites, Protgs, Icons, All stars & Littles. If each
one of these companies held their own fundraiser, they would split the profit among their individual
company members. Some ideas for individual class fundraisers are:
a. Car wash
b. Recital Baskets
c. Recital 50/50
d. Joe Corbi Pizza
e. Valentines Dance
f. Mothers Day Plant Sale
3. PLEASE NOTE THAT INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING IS NOT PERMITTED AT THE STUDIO OR AT ANY RDC FUNCTION.
We are a team and we fundraise as a team.

Dos and Donts:

Some parents may compare their childs progress or class or choreography placement to that of others in the
program. Watch for this behavior in your children as well, and encourage them to focus on their own
accomplishments. Looking to others for inspiration is a good thing; however, a negative focus or comparison
distracts from the energy that could be focused on becoming a stronger dancer. In addition, speaking negatively
about your childs teachers, fellow dancers, or other parents in front of your child or other students could result in
problems far beyond your original concerns. Often children will react to their parents in a way that imitates the
parents behavior with other adults or authority figures.
Children learn important lessons from their teachers and parents, acquiring important behavior patterns through
their example. Our schools faculty takes that responsibility seriously. Its our philosophy to encourage our students
to feel, think, and act respectfully to their peers, the adults in their lives, and themselves.
If you have questions or concerns about your childs dance education, DONT PANIC and PLEASE DONT TALK TO
OTHER PARENTS when questions arise. Make an appointment to speak directly to your childs teachers or the
director of the school.
If you do request a conference, please listen carefully to what your childs teachers have to say. They spend a
significant amount of time with your child and can offer expertise in the field of dance education.
RDC Director and Teachers reserve the right to deduct points, remove a child from a dance, or from the team if
obligations are not met. If a child is removed from the competition team or a dance the parent is responsible
for all fees paid by Relev Dance Centre.
The financial support of your student is important, but of equalperhaps even greatervalue is
your emotional support.

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CLASS PLACEMENT OR CHOREOGRAPHY:
Placement for classes and selects are done through auditions. The panel consists of the studio faculty which allows
us to look at all aspects of each dancer their technique, musicality, and stage presence. It is our policy to offer
appropriate opportunities to every child.
Placement decisions are derived from many years of teaching experience. Often a child is placed in a particular
group or class where he or she will feel confidant, in order to promote the development of self-esteem. Some
dancers who are placed in a higher level become discouraged, only to lose their passion for dance. Others
respond to the challenge of being in a class with dancers who are more proficient by pushing themselves to work
harder. Placement is highly individual and the factors that go into the decision are complex. Please request a
meeting with Miss June and your childs teacher if you have questions or concerns about your childs placement.
Class placement of students is highly individual and the factors that go into the decision
are complex.

RDC IMAGE:
The children and parents involved in the Competition Team participate in many outside activities, each of which
becomes a reflection of the schools philosophy.
Please keep the following in mind:
We never speak negatively about teachers, dancers, or parents from other schools.
We never speak negatively about our team family OR other students affiliated with RDC.
We never create conflict with the directors or judges of events in which we participate.
The school director handles all communication with the directors of our outside activities.
No parent or dancer may call or question the directors of any event. If you have a concern, please
contact the director of our school.
No boyfriends or friends at the studio or at any event. We are there to work. This is our job.
Be careful what is posted on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any social media
VERY IMPORTANT you are a representative of Releve Dance Centre always act like the smart, kind & well
behaved dancers we know you are. Any insubordinate, disorderly, or unsportsmanlike conduct will not be
tolerated and could lead to dismissal from the company.
ALCOHOL, CIGARETTES, AND DRUGS ARE NOT TOLERATED. USE OF THESE ITEMS WILL RESULT IN PROBATION OR
DISMISSAL FROM THE RDC DANCE TEAM.

DRESS CODE (TEAM CLASSES) The dress code will be strictly inforced
Acro, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap & Jumps & Turns:
o Black RDC leotard, tank or crop top. RDC shorts. Tan tights or no tights.
Also accepted is the new Spirit Wear
NO NIKE APPAREL
o NO SOCKS for Acro, Lyrical, Jazz & Jumps & Turns
o Hair SLICK BACKED BUN OR PONY NO FLY AWAYS
o Acro: No shoes hair in Bun
All Ballet Performance classes:
o Any Black leotard
o Pink tights
o NO SOCKS
o Hair: SLICKED BACK BUN, NO FLY AWAYS.
Ballet Tech
o Any colored solid leotard
o Pink tights
o NO SOCKS
o Hair: SLICKED BACK BUN, NO FLY AWAYS.
Hip Hop:
o RDC Sports Bra
o RDC Hip Hop shorts or RDC sweatpants,
o RDC Joggers

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 o plain black crew neck tee or
o black racer back tank top
o Hair: Ponytail
Shoes: Must wear proper shoes at all times. Dancing in SOCKS ONLY IS NOT permitted unless specifically
permitted by teacher. If your child is in numerous routines, they may be required to purchase several
different pairs of shoes. It is not required, however it is recommended each dancer have two pairs of each
kind of shoe (one for class and the other for performances).
o Jazz Shoes: Jazz shoes to be decided: NO ELASTA-SPLITS
o Hip Hop Shoes: Hip Hop: class sneakers or combat boot (are not to be worn outside of class).
Note: if performing in more than one hip-hop routine, a different pair of sneakers/boots may be
required for each routine. However, teachers will try to coordinate and use the same pair where
possible.
o Ballet Shoes: Ballet - Pink ballet shoes (split sole or full sole) canvas or leather no socks allowed
NO CRISS-CROSS BALLET SHOES OR PIROUETTES.

Competition dancers are required to wear appropriate shoes for all classes and rehearsals. Make sure
shoes are clean and polished for each performance.

Uniform Dress Down Week:

o Refer to the schedule for designated weeks. No RDC uniform is required, however proper dance
attire is still required (no baggy tanks, shirts, pants, shorts etc.) allowed.
Parade:
o Full RDC warm-up: jacket AND pants.
Competition:
o RDC jacket (pants are optional). MUST HAVE THE JACKET ON FOR AWARDS WITH COSTUME OR SPIRIT
WEAR. (NO PAJAMAS, PAJAMA PANTS, OR STREET CLOTHES). COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POINTS.

POINT SYSTEM:
o Rehearsals, Parades, Sayville Festival, Workshops, etc: Our solid reputation for quality reflects our attitude
toward competition and our goal to develop in each student a genuine respect for dance as an art form.
We consider participation in competitions not simply part of our students training as dancers; its also an
important part of how we influence them as people. With the right focus, the experience gained in
competition can be an excellent source of self-confidence. If the dancers feel good about a performance
and understand that they become better each time they go on stage, they are truly growing through the
competition experience. Hitting that stage and doing the best they can is what its all about; whether they
winor which award they winis secondary.
o Through participation in competitions, we hope to instill in our students an appreciation for other dancers
and schools. We are not out to beat anyone; instead, we hope to motivate both students and faculty by
exposing them to the highest caliber of talent available. Only then can we produce the best dancers and
teachers possible. For us, competition is an education!
o Since it is our goal to instill a passion for performing rather than merely the desire to win awards,
competition dancers have performance opportunities other than competitions. They perform in the Sayville
Holiday Parade, Blue Point/Bayport St. Patricks Day Parade, Patchogue Band Shell and the Sayville Festival
in August. In addition, we may be asked to perform at senior citizen dinners and/or nursing homes. We
believe the lessons learned through performances are just as valuable as the competition experience.

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 (Table 1) Pointe System
Type
Student Teaching
Sayville Parade
St. Patricks Day Parade
Patchogue Bandshell
Sayville Festival
Community Performance
Workshop (Outside)
Workshop (In-studio)
Opening & Closing
ALL ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE
WORKSHOPS
Refer to Appendix A for 2017/2018 Points Worksheet
Max % Notes
20% 1. 2017/2018 Full year of student teaching
20% 2. There will only be 2 rehearsals, therefore; no absences are allowed
in order to achieve maximum points.
3. If dancer misses 1 rehearsal, but marches with team - 10%.
4. If dancer misses parade but came to both rehearsals - 10%
20% 1. Same as above.
20% 1. Must do both Patchogue Bandshell and Saville Festival. Cannot
choose to do one and not the other due to rehearsal and
choreography reasons.
2. Annual Stony Brook Fundraiser (Beginning of August)
3. If dancer does not perform but supports team 10%
20% 1. Must do both Patchogue Bandshell and Saville Festival. Cannot
choose to do one and not the other due to rehearsal and
choreography reasons.
2. Beginning of August
3. If dancer does not perform but supports team 10%
20% Anytime we are invited to perform an outside function.
20% If dancer is sitting out of class and not participating 10%
20%
N/A 100% achievement is required to perform in Opening and/or Closing and
to remain on the team for the following year.
20% With Approval of Director

COMPETITION FEES:
(Table 2) Competition Fees per dancer (estimates based upon last years rates):
Solo Duet/Trio Small Group Large Group Line Production
~$130.00 ~$70.00/pp ~50.00/pp $50.00/pp $50.00/pp $50.00/pp

Note: Above amounts are the 2017/2018 fee paid for EACH competition.

WORKSHOP FEES:
(Table 3) Workshops:
Tremaine Convention $250.00/pp January 20-21
$50.00/observer
Workshop (In-studio) Covered by February Break (TBA)
Team Fee

*****It is the responsibility of the dancer and parent to make sure that all requirements are met. The staff of Releve
WILL NOT be contacting you regarding your point status or if absences need to be made up. At the end of the
season ANY requirement not met or absences not made up in the appropriate amount of time will result in the
dancer placed on probation. Excuses will not be accepted.******

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PROBATION:
Any student not meeting all requirements or a student whom a teacher feels is not progressing with the class will
be placed on probation. A dancer placed on probation will remain in the competition class, but will not compete
with the team. In addition, the dancer must meet all requirements of the dance team (i.e., parades, absences,
rehearsals, etc.) for that year. The dancer may perform in the recital.

ADVANCING TO A HIGHER LEVEL CLASS:

A team teacher and/or director may see potential in a team dancer to advance to a higher level in a certain
subject area. Based on teacher/director recommendation, the following may occur:
o Advancement: The dancer advances to the higher-level class and will compete with this class. Dancers
are recommended to continue to take and compete with their previous level class for the first year but are
not required to do so.

o Intern Dancer: The dancer is not yet up to the competition level of the class; however the teacher and/or
director see potential in the dancer. The dancer has the option to take classes with the higher-level class
but will not compete with this class. The dancer is required to continue to take and compete with their
existing level class. The dancer will be allowed to dance in the recital with the higher level class, but this is
optional as an additional costume would be required.

TRIAL DANCERS ( NON-COMPANY MEMBERS):

o A New student that has NOT auditioned for the company, but the teacher and director sees a potential.
This student will attend classes with the team and will be assigned additional classes that they will have to
take and perform in the recital. This will give them a well-rounded dance experience and cover all aspects
of dance technique. They will be able to purchase dance company costumes with the understanding that
they MAY or MAY NOT be able to perform at the recital. This decision will be based on whether or not their
dance technique and knowledge of the material is at the level of the rest of the team
o At the end of the year, the teacher and director will complete a Trial Student/Parent Evaluation form. To
be able to audition for the team the following year, the parent and child must receive 85%. In order to trial
again but not audition, the parent and child must receive a minimum of 75%.
Please attend all meetings, read all newsletters and postings to our website to keep
updated about any additional commitments.

GOOGLE CALENDAR:
All rehearsals will be updated through Google Calendar. For directions go to www.relevedance.com and log into
team page.

WELCOME TO THE RDC COMPETITION TEAM!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO AN EXCITING, REWARDING SEASON!

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 (APPENDIX A) SAMPLE POINTS WORKSHEET
First_Name Last_Name POINTS AS OF 8/16/2017

Event Max % % Achieved

Rohhad Fundraiser 20%

*Bandshell (Liz Kelly) August 4th 20%

Deduct 10% if didnt dance but supported team.

*Sayville Festival August 5th 20%

Deduct 10% if didnt dance but supported team.

Student Teaching 2017/2018 20%

Sayville Holiday Parade 2017 20%

Deduct 10% if missed 1 rehearsal and marched or attended
both rehearsal and didnt march.

NYC Tremaine Convention Jan 20-12 20%

Deduct 10% if not participating in classes.

Winter Workshop (February Break) 20%

Bayport St. Patricks Parade 2018 20%

Deduct 10% if missed 1 rehearsal and marched or attended
both rehearsal and didnt march.

Any Community Performance 20%

Fundraising participation 20%

MAXIMUM POINTS & POINTS ACHIEVED

1. NEW TEAM MEMBERS 60 points

2. GRADUATING SENIORS 60 points (by last competition and as long as you have good
attendance in classes)
3. TEAM MEMBERS IN ACRO ONLY 60 points
4. CURRENT TEAM MEMBERS 100 points
*Must attend both events (cannot choose one or the other)
NOTE: 100% is required to participate in the Recital Opening and Closing AND to remain on the team. Failure
to achieve 100% will result in probation the following year (not allowed to compete).

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 APPENDIX B 2017/2018 SCHEDULE- SUBJECT TO CHANGE
DATE ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME
September 10 Classes begin
September 11 Tremaine Workshop Fee Due
September 30 Production Rehearsal Fee Due
October 1 Team Sister Party TBA
October 10 1st and 2nd Competition Entry fees
October 15 Wild Dance Intensive Regency Hyatt https://www.wildabout
OPTIONAL Hauppauge dance.com/schedule.
html
November 5 Beyond the Stars Dance Convention Radisson Hotel 110 http://btsdanceconve
OPTIONAL Vanderbilt/Motor Pkwy, ntion.com/longisland/
Hauppauge
November 9 Turn It Up Convention Hyatt Regency https://turnitupdance.
OPTIONAL com/why-choose-us/
November 10 Team Costumes Paid in Full
November 13-19 Uniform Dress Down Week
November 12 & 19 Parade Rehearsals Studio A/B TBA
November 19 KAR Dance Convention Long Island Marriott http://dancekar.com/
OPTIONAL convention/schedule/
November 19 Turn It Up Convention Regency Hyatt https://turnitupdance.
OPTIONAL Hauppaugue com/tour-dates/
November 25 Sayville Holiday Parade TBA TBA
December 10 3rd Competition Entry fees due
January 20-21 New York City Trip Grand Hyatt TBD
February 1 Team Fees due Late fees can apply
February 2 Artistic Dance Exchange Convention Regency Hyatt https://www.artisticda
OPTIONAL Hauppaugue nceexchange.com/
February 4 Thats Entertainment TBA http://www.thatsentert
OPTIONAL ainmentpa.com/long-
island-ny-1/
February 20, 21, OR 22 Guest teacher Workshop Studio A/B Tentative dates
February 25 Parade Rehearsals Studio A/B TBA
March 4 Parade Rehearsals Studio A/B TBA
March 4-10 SPIRIT WEEK
March 10 Mandatory Dress Rehearsal- Venue TBA TBA
Mandatory
March 11 Reheasal fees due Late fees apply
March 11 St. Patricks Parade TBA TBA
March 23-25 1st Competition Mandatory Venue TBA TBA
April 20-22 2nd Competition Mandatory Venue TBA TBA
April 27-29 3rd Competition - Mandatory Venue TBA TBA
April 16 Summer Registration begins
May 13 Online ticket sales begin
Dates TBA TENTATIVE - Closing Rehearsal TBA
Dates TBA TENTATIVE - Opening rehearsals begin TBA
May 14 Fall Registration begins
May 14-20 Uniform Dress Down Week
June 14 & 15 Recital Dress Rehearsal - Mandatory Patchogue Theater TBA
June 16 Recital - AUDITION PROCESS - Patchogue Theater TBA
Mandatory
June 18-24 Last week of class Summer and Fall
Registration continues
July 2-August 10 Summer Program RDC TBA
July Team classes Will rehearse Bandshell & Sayville RDC
festival each week during class
August 3 TENTATIVE Rehearsal at Bandshell At Bandshell TBA
August 3 TENTATIVE Bandshell Performance TBA TBA
August 4 TENTATIVE Sayville Summer Festival TBA TBA
August 5th Auditions This will be the only day for auditions request for a TBA
2nd day will result in an additional fee for teacher compensation

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DANCERS NAME: ____________________________________________ _______

RDC Director and Teachers reserve the right to deduct points, remove a child from a dance, or from the team if
obligations are not met. If a child is removed from the competition team or a dance the parent is responsible
for all fees paid by Relev Dance Centre.

We have read and fully understand the handbook/contract stated above.

Students Signature____________________________________________________________________Date_____________

Parents Signature____________________________________________________________________Date______________

E-mail address:_________________________________________________________________________________________

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